How to Use Ginger for Yeast Infection?

How to Use Ginger for Yeast Infection?

Ginger is known as a natural remedy and offers such health benefits as:

nausea relief

anti-inflammatory

boosting immune system

relieving menstrual pain and headaches

However, with growing resistance of yeast such as Candida to conventional antifungal drugs, scientists focus more and more on its antifungal properties. Recently quite a few studies emerged on how ginger can be used for a yeast infection, let me discuss some of them:

A 2013 study found potent antifungal qualities of glycolic ginger extract against Candida albicans, while another study found that ethanolic ginger extract solution in concentration 1:5 was comparable to Nystatin (an antifungal drug used against fluconazole-resistant Candida strains) in terms of effectiveness.

One more study from 2013 evaluated how ginger starch can boost antifungal qualities of honey against Candida albicans and it found that it can be an alternative to tackle the resistance to antifungal drugs.

Apart from its antifungal compounds, ginger can help you fight a yeast infection by raising your body temperature, creating an inhospitable environment for Candida.

So how can ginger help you fight a yeast infection?

Ginger Tea

Antifungal qualities of ginger come in different forms, from essential oil to ginger tea. We still need more studies about using ginger in pharmaceutical medication, but we can use its antifungal properties by simply eating it in its natural form by adding it to sauces and stir fries or drinking ginger tea.

You can make a homemade ginger tea by chopping a piece of ginger and adding it to boiling water, leave it there for a few minutes and add some honey and a dash of lemon juice for exquisite, refreshing taste.

You can also use ginger tea to relieve vaginal yeast infection symptoms. Soak a cotton pad in ginger tea and spread it around your vulva for instant relief!

Ginger Tea and Coconut Oil Tampons

Mix a cup of freshly brewed ginger tea with two tablespoons of coconut oil and 15 drops of tea tree oil. Soak a tampon in it for 10 minutes and insert into your vagina. It’s best to insert a new tampon every six hours until the infection clears.

Ginger Root Supplement

You may also choose to use ginger diet supplements, such as Herbal Secrets Ginger Root Supplement, which doesn’t contain any fillers or artificial ingredients. Apart from antifungal properties, it can:

help you remove toxins from your body

reduce inflammation

improve absorption of nutrients

boost your immune system and the cardiovascular system

What are the side effects of ginger?

Ginger is generally considered safe, but there’s a possibility of rash, belching, heartburn, bloating and nausea. Eating ginger isn’t recommended to those who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers and gallstones. Some women experience extra menstrual bleeding after eating ginger. When applied to the skin, ginger can cause irritation.

Conclusion

Ginger is one of the best natural remedies for a yeast infection next to aloe vera and coconut oil. You can easily incorporate it in your diet as a preventative measure or use ginger tea to relieve your symptoms. Make sure you always have it handy because it’s a very versatile remedy, it will not only help you fight symptoms of a yeast infection, but also common cold, nausea and headache.

Have you ever tried using ginger for a yeast infection? Maybe you used it as a home remedy for other conditions? Please share your experiences and feedback in the comment section below.

Ginger is amazing! For a vaginal yeast infection, brew a tea with several pieces of fresh ginger, add a couple teaspoons of coconut oil, 15 to 20 drops of tea tree oil, and soak a tampon in it for 10 minutes. Wear the tampon all day, and repeat every day until it’s gone. It usually only takes a couple days for me. For really bad infections it might take 3-5 days.
The above mixture can be applied to the vulva as well for immediate relief from the itching. It won’t burn since the coconut oil acts as a carrier oil for the tea tree.
I’ve also used ginger to help get rid of soar throats, nausea, and headaches. Works every time!

Hi, ginger can bring a much needed relief and it’s an effective cure especially when a yeast infection is just starting. When symptoms get worse, you may need something more potent, my first choice would be aloe vera.

I once had a terrible infection, the pain was so hi i was about to go to the emergency room. I read of the ginger properties not only antifungal but antibacterial as well. So i prepared a ginger tea i used it before for colds. I took a piece of cotton and plunge it into the tea, i wait for it ti cool down a little and then i started to give some touches in the infected area. I know they say it’s not ok to put things in there cause it can make it worse, but i was really desperate at the time. But the amazing thing, the next day the pain was gone, i continue to use it and cured the infection to the end. Now every time i get the slightly infection i use this method and it works magic.

Hi Kay,
It’s because at the moment there are no studies that focus on using ginger for a vaginal yeast infection. It does have antifungal qualities, so it’s able to keep a healthy yeast balance in your body and stop Candida from converting into its pathogenic form, so incorporating ginger in your diet may help you prevent vaginal yeast infections. Thanks for commenting!

Ginger tea is an interesting way of ingesting ginger. I never would have thought to make ginger tea. I usually cook it when I cook but I think seeping ginger in hot water and adding honey and lemon is a better way.

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